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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Broselow-Luten Color-Coded Length-Based Weight-Estimation System: History of [Emergency Medical Services for Children] Designed by Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow was family medicine but switched to emergency medicine. Emergency Medical Services for Children] “Red to Head.” One end of the tape is red with an arrow.

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The Pediatric EMS Podcast: Prehospital Pediatric Traumatic Cardiac Arrest – Priorities for Care

EMDocs

Episode 15: Prehospital Pediatric Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: Priorities for Care Brought to you by T he National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) and Missouri Emergency Medical Services for Children (MO-EMSC).

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SGEM#238: The Epi Don’t Work for OHCA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

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SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC? first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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Year in Review: ESO Research and Data That Shaped 2024

ESO

Read the 2024 ESO EMS Index Read the 2024 ESO Fire Service Index Post-Resuscitation Epinephrine Vs. Norepinephrine in Cardiac Arrest Released in May 2024 Epinephrine and norepinephrine are both commonly used as prehospital vasopressors in the United States.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 2: Non-Pharmacologic Management

EMDocs

Avoid Trying to Reason With Them When agitated, a child’s prefrontal cortex is suppressed by the cortisol and epinephrine induced fight-or-flight reaction. Begin by stating your role and use both your own name and the patient’s name (personalize the interaction).

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Handtevy is Revolutionizing Pediatric EMS Care: The Power of Precision in Medication Dosing

Handtevy

In the fast-paced world of emergency medical services (EMS), precision in pediatric medication dosing can mean the difference between life and death. IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis : Correct dosing is common, with improved times to administration.

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